The Use of CCTV Model Analysis for a Smart Environment in Semarang City

¹ Department of Government Affairs and Administration, Jusuf Kalla School of Government, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
² Doctoral students of Public Administration, Department of Public Policy and Management, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: dewisekarkencono@umy.ac.id

Abstract

This study examined the concept of a smart city and the importance of a smart environment in city management. CCTV analytics has been employed to monitor and manage urban environments, especially in Semarang City. Smart city and CCTV analytics challenges facing the Semarang City Government were investigated. Interviews, document analysis, and field observation provided input for this case study, combined with specific cases to gather detailed explanations from various sources or stakeholders. The installation of a CCTV analytics system in Semarang aims to create a smart environment. The city strategically installed CCTV cameras with analytical technology and a data center to process and store CCTV data. This system monitored high-risk areas such as flood plains. The Quick Response Team handled problems immediately after the early warning system was activated. However, funding, analytical CCTV supply, and system integration were issues. Hence, the government must address these challenges to manage the environment and reduce risks. This research discovered that analytical CCTV in Semarang City provided real-time data and visualization of environmental conditions, helping the government make the right decisions and policies. Access to CCTV footage and decision-making benefited the community. Air pollution and flooding must be addressed as the integration continued. This study emphasizes urban environmental management strategies and the pros and cons of technology integration. The potential of smart environments and the challenges of smart city implementation require more research and development.